Which of the following changes of state are exothermic?

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Which of the following changes of state are exothermic?

(a) fusion; (b) liquefaction; (c) sublimation; (d) deposition.

Exothermic process:

The chemical reactions accompanied by the liberation of energy are called exothermic processes. The heat is given out in these changes and hence the name exothermic. Combination reactions are exothermic.


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The changes of state in which a lesser order arrangement is changed to an ordered one are usually exothermic.

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Study the exothermic process. Understand what an exothermic reaction is, and review examples to learn the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions.


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